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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Canned Salmon Burgers

    Canned Salmon Burgers

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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    I've confessed my inability to follow recipes here on GreenLiteBites many, many times. I don't know why it's so hard for me. I can barely follow some of my own and I wrote the darn things!

    I think most of my problem stems from not having all the ingredients listed and, well, frankly, not being organized or disciplined enough to actually read through the recipe, go shopping with a list and buy what I need.

    I know. I'm bad.

    On Friday I was searching for something to eat and I dug this out of the pantry…

    Canned salmon. I always forget about it as an option to get more fish in my diet.

    On the back of the can…

    A recipe of for Salmon burgers. I didn't have everything on hand but I thought, why not follow it as a template and make a batch of burgers I can store in the freezer for myself because, as you KNOW I'm the only one that would even think about eating a salmon burger in my house. *sigh*

    Well, that's a lie I did get him to eat them once. Click here for an old post where I make my own Salmon Cakes. I think I just need to start making crazy things for dinner and letting everyone deal again. It gets harder as the kids get older.

    Anyway, the ones I made on Friday came out great! Yesterday I pulled a patty out of the fridge for a quick lunch and it was fabulous!

    Here's my take on the can recipe…

    Ingredients

    • 1 (14.75 oz) can of salmon
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup red onion chopped small
    • ½ cup red pepper chopped small (½ pepper)
    • â…“ cup whole wheat bread crumbs (I used homemade I keep int he freezer made from bread ends)
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon dry thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • â…› teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    Drain the salmons well and then crumble in your fingers removing any bones. I actually found quite a few!

    Put all ingredients in a bowl

    Combine with your hands.

    Form the mixture into 5 patties each about 3-4 oz.

    Pan fry over medium-high heat with a bit of non-stick cooking spray for about 3 minutes a side.

    I served mine on a whole wheat English Muffin with some romaine and, yes, a squirt of ketchup.

    When the other patties were cooled I put them in a freezer bag separated with wax paper.

    To reheat simply remove a patty and pop in the microwave for about a minute. Makes a great quick lunch!

    📖 Recipe

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    Canned Salmon Burgers

    Switch up your burger game with these canned salmon burgers. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a quick and healthy meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 167 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 14.75 oz can of salmon
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup red onion chopped small
    • ½ cup red pepper chopped small ½ pepper
    • â…“ cup whole wheat bread crumbs I used homemade I keep int he freezer made from bread ends
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon dry thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • â…› teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Drain the salmons well and then crumble in your fingers removing any bones. I actually found quite a few!
      1 14.75 oz can of salmon
    • Put all ingredients in a bowl
      1 egg, ½ cup red onion chopped small, ½ cup red pepper chopped small, ⅓ cup whole wheat bread crumbs, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon dry thyme, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • Combine with your hands.
    • Form the mixture into 5 patties each about 3-4 oz.
    • Pan fry over medium-high heat with a bit of non-stick cooking spray for about 3 minutes a side.
    • I served mine on a whole wheat English Muffin with some romaine and, yes, a squirt of ketchup.
    • When the other patties were cooled I put them in a freezer bag separated with wax paper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 19gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 487mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 565IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Burgers, Salmon
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    1. Gab

      January 13, 2024 at 4:20 am

      It was very good. Even my husband liked it. I didn't have any bread or crumbs so I used oatmeal instead. They held and came out very good.

      Reply
    2. nichole

      February 03, 2015 at 7:04 am

      Want to try! Can oi mix with a food processor? Would it be okay to grill on the BBQ?

      Reply
      • roni

        February 03, 2015 at 2:36 pm

        I don't see why not! Just be careful not the grill, as salmon burgers do have a habit of falling apart.

        Reply
    3. johanna

      May 04, 2013 at 11:28 am

      did anyone have a problem with them not sticking together? I am always doing something wrong here cause my salmon patties always fall apart. not wet enough I don't know. What usually is the cause for patties not to stick together?

      Reply
      • roni

        May 06, 2013 at 9:29 am

        Johanna,

        This is a common problem! You could always add another egg or egg white. Also form them and add directly to the heat. Then DO NOT flip until they set. It's hard but cook an extra 1-2 minutes after you think you should actually flip them. I find flipping to early is normally the culprit. Hope that helps!

        -Roni

        Reply
      • johanna

        May 06, 2013 at 11:17 am

        thanks that helps a lot. gonna try that one again. It was still yummy.

        Reply
    4. dan baisden

      March 09, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      Why don't you put a healthy twist on this canned salmon recipe. DON"T remove the bones from the fish. They are already cooked and provide calcium to the meal. Substitute almond flour for the bread crumbs.

      Reply
    5. Jen

      June 30, 2012 at 1:58 pm

      OMG. I cannot believe I did not come across your sites sooner. I am in love! Just happy I did find them. There are SO MANY things I'm going to be trying in days to come. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your ideas.

      Reply
    6. Wellness Professor

      June 02, 2012 at 10:49 am

      Give me salmon fish dishes anytime. I love them not only because they are delicious but also becasue of their nutritious content.I need to try this recipe very soon. Thumbs up for this!

      Reply
    7. shana m.

      May 05, 2012 at 8:28 am

      You can just crush the bones using a fork (even the round ones) and mix them right in to your salmon. When cooked you won't even know they are there.

      Reply
    8. Kathleen

      May 01, 2012 at 8:29 am

      It does- thanks so much! Kathleen

      Reply
    9. roni

      May 01, 2012 at 7:41 am

      Hi Kathleen,

      I save the bread ends and toss them in the freezer. When I get a bunch I run it through the food processer. That's about it! Nothing fancy!

      Hope that helps!

      -Roni

      Reply
    10. Kathleen

      April 30, 2012 at 12:20 pm

      Roni thanks for this recipie. How do you make your own bread crumbs? Kathleen

      Reply
    11. Danielle

      April 25, 2012 at 11:38 pm

      You can buy salmon in pouches with NO bones at all. It's just like tuna in pouches - no draining needed either. The pouches should be right with the canned tuna / salmon. It's probably more expensive, but for me, worth it.

      Reply
    12. roni

      April 24, 2012 at 9:31 pm

      Kassie - The bones really weren't that big of a deal and Katie's right, most are so small and soft you don't notice them. Any that aren't are easy to find.

      Reply
    13. roni

      April 24, 2012 at 9:29 pm

      Jami - Do you do tuna? The salmon isn't that different. Try it.. you'll like it! 🙂

      Reply
    14. Kassie

      April 24, 2012 at 7:43 am

      These sound good! But I'm a little scared off by the bone thing. Are they easy to find? When you had your salmon patties did you notice that you missed any?

      My husband isn't a big fish fan either, so this could be a fun way for me to get my seafood fix and let him have whatever he wants too! 🙂

      Thanks Roni!

      Reply
    15. Jami

      April 24, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      I'm skeeved out by canned meat at times and have been scared to attempt canned salmon. Tell me it's alright and I'd be okay eating it because these sound pretty good (I've never even had salmon).

      Reply
    16. roni

      April 24, 2012 at 4:45 am

      They look amazing!! I would have never thought of salmon and potatoes.

      I don't think I removed the bones the last time but this can had smaller harder ones that I could feel as soon as I broke up the meat. I'm not that familiar with the fish to know what kind of bones but they weren't the thin longer ones but almost like spinal column. It was weird!

      Reply
    17. Katie

      April 24, 2012 at 12:01 am

      I make them with salmon and sweet potato. No need to remove the bones, they are soft and edible.

      http://katieskitchenblog.com/2009/10/13/salmon-rissoles/

      Reply
    18. melinda

      April 23, 2012 at 9:55 pm

      I love Salmon burgers!!! Thanks for reminding me!

      Reply
    19. Cassandra Bishop

      April 23, 2012 at 8:16 pm

      I absolutely love salmon burgers. My recipe is a little more basic though, this one looks great! I always forget about canned fish too. I have some tuna in my pantry that I always seem to forget about...

      Reply
    20. roni

      April 23, 2012 at 5:59 pm

      Just in case you need some inspiration... https://greenlitebites.com/index.php?s=%22tuna+burger%22

      🙂

      LOVE me some tuna burgers!

      Reply
    21. Nicole

      April 23, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      I'm not a big salmon fan but I have been craving a tuna melt lately and this has inspired me to make tuna burgers that I can top with a slice of cheese!

      Reply

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